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0 pointsjimmaswell6y ago0 comments

> Prevent WebRTC from leaking IP adresses

A local IP?

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Reelin6y ago· 2 in thread

Yes, oddly enough. It can be used by a website you visit to gain information about your local network which turns out to be incredibly effective for fingerprinting.

fr2null6y ago

WebRTC can also leak your IP when you're hiding behind a VPN.

hanniabu6y ago

Any way to stop that?

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Cactus20186y ago

FYI about these two websites that demonstrate the various data your browser shares:

https://browserleaks.com/

https://webkay.robinlinus.com/

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